Souvenir - King George VI paddle handheld fan

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Overview

A blue paddle fan that features a picture of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth standing on a stone bridge in front of a rose garden. The paddle is made of plastic covered fabric that is stretched over a rigid frame and the handle is made of sturdy carboard. The edges of paddle have been stitched together with a ribbon that has its end tied around the handle.

Historical information

King George VI was born as Albert Frederick Arthur George on 14 December 1895. He was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death on 6 February 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947 and the first head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration of 1949.

Albert was the second son of George V and only ascended to the throne as George VI in 1936 after his brother Edward VIII abdicated the throne in order to marry the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2024.91

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

15 cm

Height or length

27 cm

Contextual Information

It is unclear what event that this fan was commemorating. The picture of Queen Elizabeth seems to indicate that it was taken post WWII. The fan may have been home made.

Keywords

King George VI

British Royal Family

Royal Souvenirs

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

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Parent records

British Royal Cabinet

Busselton Historical Society

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